... OCRA got a nice Field Day publicity article (and
100 point bonus) anyway:
http://www.herald-sun.com/orange/10-747205.htmlThe 20CW and 40CW positions this year both were
running Electaft K1 sets. This is the 1st year since
2000 that I gave K2 #0771 a late June break, although,
as always, my K2 was still powered on, just sitting at
home.
As you'd expect, the K1 radios did yeoman's duty.
Everyone was wowed. One op, a former K2 owner was
convinced (by me, of course) to re-join the Elecraft
ranks by ordering up a new K1. He was on the fence
with a KX1, so I "helped him out." What are friends
for? I mentioned that the K1 was often available on
the pre-built aftermarket, and he just made a face,
stating "I'll build my own. It's not the radio
itself, the experience is in the journey."
Wiser words are seldom spoken.
Next year, I will bring the K2 back. I just prefer K2
AGC action a bit more; not a complaint on the K1 (it's
really good) but the K2 is better, and the K2 has
superior dynamic range as well. Even a QRP Field Day
can show the Gilbert cell mixer limits, but the K1
also has a switchable attenuator with a LED to tell
you it's on ... pretty smart to do that ... it's
important to mention that we users *DO* notice and
appreciate the efforts of the designers. Oh, and,
BOY! that K1 backlight makes a difference.
Hope everyone had a good time, and that you didn't
have to deal with the lightning / downpours that we
did. (My feedline was sparking, and that was just on
induction from cloud-cloud strikes about a kM away.
Neat!) In these parts, a CW op gets prestige
treatment and lots of respect, a cold IBC root beer,
and the driest spot at the site! Morse ops (all ops,
really) will always be welcomed.
PS: is there anyone here from the VE3DC Field Day
team? ;-) We need to chat.
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